A mother is warning others after a hot water bottle burst, leaving her with severe burns and a lasting scar. She urges everyone to avoid using them.
She was just trying to ease some pain from shingles. But the bottle, which she had for seven years, exploded. Karen said her skin “just melted away.”
After the accident, she rushed to the hospital. Doctors had to remove layers of her skin to prevent infection. The injury left her with a big scar and discolored skin.
Karen shared how emotional it was for her. Two weeks later, she found herself crying unexpectedly. She felt overwhelmed but eventually accepted her scar.
Now, she’s super cautious around anything hot. She warns others to avoid hot water bottles, especially for kids. Karen learned that these bottles should be replaced every year.
She used to fill hers with boiling water, but now she’s scared of hot things. Even pouring a kettle makes her anxious.
Karen’s sister set up a GoFundMe to help her take time off work. It raised about £60, which helped her a bit.
Despite everything, she’s trying to move on. She’s learned to be careful and is grateful for the support she received.
